Mid-stage Pokemon like Vanillish rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Vanilluxe, which is where the real potential kicks in. Only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Icy Snow Pokemon.
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Vanillish's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Hot days cause its body to melt. It can be restored by refreezing it, but the process leaves its body slightly warped.
This Pokémon has existed since the Ice Age. It controls particles of ice, freezes its opponents, and then shatters them with a headbutt.
Vanillish Weakness
FragileVanillish's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ice typing.
Partway through Vanillite's chain. Vanillish still has another evolution ahead before reaching Vanilluxe. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+15 from Vanillite). The final form adds another 140 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Vanillish to get Vanillite eggs easily from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison and 5 more.
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The natural movepool does the job, but Autotomize and Ice Shard from the egg pool give Vanillish something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
A few locations for Vanillish with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Vanillish in Sun & Moon
To get Vanillish, start by catching Vanillite through walking encounters at Lv. 28-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VanilliteMODERATETapu VillageSunGrassLv.28-3110%MidCitySOS chain (hail)MODERATETapu VillageMoonGrassLv.28-3110%MidCitySOS chain (hail)
Step 2Vanillish ✓MODERATEMount Lanakila - OutsideSunGrassLv.42-4510%LateCaveSOS chain (hail)MODERATEMount Lanakila - OutsideMoonGrassLv.42-4510%LateCaveSOS chain (hail)or evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Vanillish is meant to evolve into Vanilluxe. At 395 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Golem (Rock) when using Vanillish. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Ice Body heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail — that's the one you want on Vanillish. Weak Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Snow Cloak works too if your team needs something different.
At base 59 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Vanillish is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk.
Vanillish appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Vanillish joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A